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What’s the Longest You’ve Waited to Hear “I Love You”?

My friend Kate and I were just talking about all of our exes, and she told me that one ex didn’t say “I love you” for two whole years. TWO YEARS? Only Kate would be fine with this, since she could probably go forever without saying it. Whenever I say, “I love you” to her, she either says, “Thanks,” “Okay,” or “Ditto.” I’ve known her for 8 years. No wonder the guy didn’t want to say it! Haha.

Then she tells me that her last ex said it within a few months, but she waited a month before she said it back. Now, because he has since broken up with her, she’s wondering if she should have held the “I love you” for longer. Interesting! I wonder if holding out on the "I love you" would’ve kept him on his toes and guessing.

Totally unrelated: The other day I saw some people working out on Broadway and I thought it was funny. Now it doesn't seem so funny. But there you go.

Anyway, today I am heading off to Seattle, Ryan’s hometown. I’m going to be in my friend Cameron’s wedding, so I’m going to hear some real serious "I love you"s!

How do you feel about those three little words? I’ve never said them first. I’ve always said them back right away. What is the longest you've waited to hear (or say) "I love you"?